Kape Umali

Kape Umali, No. 1 Nepal St., Shangri-la Village, Baguio City

After a couple of months looking for this coffee shop; Finally, a touch down has been made. Kape Umali is a famous coffee supplier in Baguio city since 1948. One may find the name "Kape Umali" familiar, it's because they're one of two stalls located near hangar market where we usually buy our coffee beans.

Since 1948, Kape Umali supplies tons of coffee beans not only in Baguio City and some parts of Luzon but to some countries as well. Having their own farm and roasting facility, Kape Umali serves dozens of different concoctions in different cup sizes.

Kape Umali can be easily found since it is located at the back of Cooyeesan Hotel Plaza, entering Shangri-la Village, right beside Casiciaco Recoletos. Kape Umali not only serve coffee for they have snacks and few grubs from their menu. Plus, a training and machine package for all those who would love to put up their own coffee shop like us. (That day was meant for us to visit Kape Umali for we have been planning to put up our own. Thank goodness, Mr. Rondel Olarte, store owner heard of us and offered their services. Stunned and awed, we immediately drafted our coffee shop concept.)

Friends and I ordered wet cappuccino, french vanilla and mocha java. We only waited for few minutes before sipping our orders since technically, we're the only customers that day but we heard that CSI staff and Koreans swarm the shop at times.

Cozy atmosphere welcomes you to the store. Couches entice you at the upper floor right beside the counter where coffee magic happens. They also have a private dark room for friends who want to be with folks on a private moment.

The shop also has a mini art gallery where photographs are displayed. On the basement, the setup of tables surely says 'We serve beer as well!'

Going back to our coffee, my wet cappuccino has a great aroma with a just right blend. French vanilla is already sweet without the sugar (they serve muscovado) and mocha java is perfect! The aroma and taste want you to order more.

Along our coffee, Rylene (one of my coffee buddy) ordered tuna sandwich which can be shared to a maximum of three persons. The mayo dressing is the best part, a bit sweet and garlicly (?)

Talking to the store owner, it made us realize how little we know of coffee since he emphasized that coffee bean variety may come in eight other different roasts.

Now, our task is to look for our own coffee shop. Our game plan is friend A will supply coffee, friend B and C will be in charge of the business processes while I do our interior and advertising.

Once we mix up all those plans, "CAFECHINO" will be THE next destination. :)

Finally, my grade  for Kape Umali (from a range of 1-10, 10 the highest) I'll say the shop made an impression, thus, I'll give it a 9!

Basement - Mini Bar

Counter - basement

My wet capuccino

Check outtheir website: http://kapeumali.webs.com/
facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kape-Umali-coffee-shop-caffeine-addict/202071806484469?fref=ts